From Solomon - A time to weep,And a time to laugh;A time to mourn,And a time to dance; And from Paul - Rejoice with those who rejoice;Weep with those who weep. Romans 8:18-2318 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation … Continue reading 7-1-20 Midweek Musings →

By grace you have been saved through faith;and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;not of works, so that no one may boast. This Superlative Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, our Father, … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200628 Open Topic →

12th Ordinary SundayJune 21, 2020“Trust Instead of Fear” Jeremiah 20:10-13Romans 5:12-15Matthew 10:26-33 My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord – There is one thing for certain that the Corona Pandemic has forced us to doand that is to assess our priorities. Everyone has been affected by the virus in some way.Sooner or later most will … Continue reading 6-24-20 Midweek Musings →

This Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, our Father, our King Eternal. It's an opportunity to let the events of this world grow increasingly dim, while we focus on things above - God's glory and grace. … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200621 Open Topic →

“God’s Light vs. Evil’s Darkness” Isaiah 42:1...7Acts 10:34-38Matthew 3:13-17 My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord – There is darkness in the world. However, that particular darkness is not the absence of daylight. It is the darkness of evil. It is the antithesis of anything good, true, and beautiful. It is a powerful force – … Continue reading 6-17-20 Midweek Musings →

It's not just a difference of political viewpoint. The Gospel is hidden to those who are lost,whose unbelieving minds the god of this world has blinded. This Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, our Father, our … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200614 Open Topic →

Praise God Praise is bestowing compliments “on a person for his personal virtues or worthy actions …”, as Noah Webster explained it. Psalms is the Thankful praise book of the Bible with the word “praise” mentioned 132 times. It is very important to God, and should be to us, to praise God for all the … Continue reading 6-10-20 Midweek Musings →

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. This Superlative Sanctuary Sunday Open Thread, with full respect to those who worship God on the Sabbath, is a place to reaffirm our worship of our Creator, … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200607 Open Topic →

Pentecost SundayMay 31, 2020“The Gift of Jesus and His Continued Presence” Acts 2:1-111 Corinthians 12:3-13John 20:19-23 My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord – Not long ago, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic – and while everyone was sheltering in place – I received an anonymous letter. It was from someone who was devastated … Continue reading 6-3-20 Midweek Musings →

Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this … Continue reading Dear KMAG: 20200531 Open Topic →